Eating Disorders Therapists in Chelsea, NY
I believe that asking for help, and taking the first step with a new therapist is often the hardest part of the therapeutic process. I feel that there is not a one size fits all approach to therapy. We are all very different, we have varying life experiences and most of all we do not all process or feel things in the same way. I will help you identify your goals and objectives, and we will work towards them together. Life can become overwhelming at times and I will help you unload what can often feel like a huge the pile of dishes in the sink, but one plate at a time.
I believe that asking for help, and taking the first step with a new therapist is often the hardest part of the therapeutic process. I feel that there is not a one size fits all approach to therapy. We are all very different, we have varying life experiences and most of all we do not all process or feel things in the same way. I will help you identify your goals and objectives, and we will work towards them together. Life can become overwhelming at times and I will help you unload what can often feel like a huge the pile of dishes in the sink, but one plate at a time.
I work primarily with clients navigating eating disorders, disordered eating and body image concerns.
Do you struggle with your relationship to food and your body in ways that affect your daily life? Maybe you’re navigating a major life transition, like becoming a parent, and feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure where to turn. You might find yourself wondering if life could feel more grounded, joyful, and connected. In a world that often feels chaotic and lacking in meaningful support, it’s easy to feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, disconnection, or self-criticism. But healing is possible.
I work primarily with clients navigating eating disorders, disordered eating and body image concerns.
Do you struggle with your relationship to food and your body in ways that affect your daily life? Maybe you’re navigating a major life transition, like becoming a parent, and feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure where to turn. You might find yourself wondering if life could feel more grounded, joyful, and connected. In a world that often feels chaotic and lacking in meaningful support, it’s easy to feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, disconnection, or self-criticism. But healing is possible.
I am a very experienced trauma therapist, specializing in treating young adults suffering from PTSD, abuse in narcissistic relationships, codependency, break ups, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ issues, divorce, and work place problems, using cognitive behavioral work, EMDR and IFS. My approach is eclectic and interactive, blending a combination of techniques. Non-judgment and warmth in a holistic frame describes my style. I also am trained in ADHD coaching, NLP, hypnosis, and other modalities designed for you to develop better coping skills. This is not a cookie cutter approach. It is a treatment custom made to meet your needs.
I am a very experienced trauma therapist, specializing in treating young adults suffering from PTSD, abuse in narcissistic relationships, codependency, break ups, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ issues, divorce, and work place problems, using cognitive behavioral work, EMDR and IFS. My approach is eclectic and interactive, blending a combination of techniques. Non-judgment and warmth in a holistic frame describes my style. I also am trained in ADHD coaching, NLP, hypnosis, and other modalities designed for you to develop better coping skills. This is not a cookie cutter approach. It is a treatment custom made to meet your needs.
My ideal client struggles with anxiety, depression, and unresolved trauma, seeking healing and self-empowerment. They need a safe space to explore their emotions, gain clarity, and develop healthier coping strategies. Their goals include emotional regulation, self-compassion, and improving relationships. They want to heal past wounds, increase self-worth, and build a fulfilling life. Ultimately, they seek peace of mind, personal growth, and the ability to live authentically and with purpose.
My ideal client struggles with anxiety, depression, and unresolved trauma, seeking healing and self-empowerment. They need a safe space to explore their emotions, gain clarity, and develop healthier coping strategies. Their goals include emotional regulation, self-compassion, and improving relationships. They want to heal past wounds, increase self-worth, and build a fulfilling life. Ultimately, they seek peace of mind, personal growth, and the ability to live authentically and with purpose.
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I also a member of the Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders Institute.
Do you find yourself stuck in the same relationship patterns over and over? Do you emotionally explode during conflicts, filling up with rage followed by shame? Or perhaps you shut down in response to a fight, vowing never to open up and trust again. Regardless of your unique patterns, relationship issues often trace back to early life experiences, whether you experienced childhood trauma or more subtle misattunements to your needs and feelings. These early attachment issues may continue to manifest as addiction, poor relationship choices and low self-worth.
I also a member of the Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders Institute.
Do you find yourself stuck in the same relationship patterns over and over? Do you emotionally explode during conflicts, filling up with rage followed by shame? Or perhaps you shut down in response to a fight, vowing never to open up and trust again. Regardless of your unique patterns, relationship issues often trace back to early life experiences, whether you experienced childhood trauma or more subtle misattunements to your needs and feelings. These early attachment issues may continue to manifest as addiction, poor relationship choices and low self-worth.
With compassion, I meet clients where they are in their lives. I spend time getting to know my clients and their own hopes for themselves. Therapy works best when clients feel connected to the therapist and are hopeful about the goals we set together. I help clients feel positive about their lives and future, work with them to accept our humanness, and offer ways to communicate their stories, even if not with words. I hold space for clients who are adults and teens trying to love the skin they are in, parents trying to understand their kids, those with new or long-term grief, and young adults figuring out the future.
With compassion, I meet clients where they are in their lives. I spend time getting to know my clients and their own hopes for themselves. Therapy works best when clients feel connected to the therapist and are hopeful about the goals we set together. I help clients feel positive about their lives and future, work with them to accept our humanness, and offer ways to communicate their stories, even if not with words. I hold space for clients who are adults and teens trying to love the skin they are in, parents trying to understand their kids, those with new or long-term grief, and young adults figuring out the future.
I welcome individuals who struggle with a variety of concerns such as mood disorders, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, body image/body dysmorphic disorder, and general life stresses to reach out and see what wellness can look like for you!
Challenging and replacing one's unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and attuning to one's feelings are some of the biggest challenges we face in the healing space. I aim to offer compassionate, evidenced based care, such as CBT, DBT, and somatic techniques, to all my patients regardless of their presenting concern to guide them towards their goals.
I welcome individuals who struggle with a variety of concerns such as mood disorders, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, body image/body dysmorphic disorder, and general life stresses to reach out and see what wellness can look like for you!
Challenging and replacing one's unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and attuning to one's feelings are some of the biggest challenges we face in the healing space. I aim to offer compassionate, evidenced based care, such as CBT, DBT, and somatic techniques, to all my patients regardless of their presenting concern to guide them towards their goals.
I specialized in anxiety, panic, depression, school phobia, bereavement, trauma, and eating disorders.
My biggest takeaway throughout my clinical career is understanding the perplexity of mental health and how all too often, people can be misunderstood when we don’t take the time to listen. I am a strong believer in meeting the client where they are and not forcing the therapeutic process. My engagement skills revolve around maintaining flexibility and no judgement with whomever is in the room with me. It is vital to understand that our challenges don’t define us and we must value every person as an individual, not by their diagnosis, disability or trauma history.
I specialized in anxiety, panic, depression, school phobia, bereavement, trauma, and eating disorders.
My biggest takeaway throughout my clinical career is understanding the perplexity of mental health and how all too often, people can be misunderstood when we don’t take the time to listen. I am a strong believer in meeting the client where they are and not forcing the therapeutic process. My engagement skills revolve around maintaining flexibility and no judgement with whomever is in the room with me. It is vital to understand that our challenges don’t define us and we must value every person as an individual, not by their diagnosis, disability or trauma history.
Hi, I’m Jaili Ramirez (she/her),
I work with people who are trying to better understand themselves in the context of their relationships, identity, and the experiences they’ve had to carry. Many of the people I work with are navigating anxiety, depression, relational trauma, and patterns that feel hard to shift - especially within romantic or family relationships.
Hi, I’m Jaili Ramirez (she/her),
I work with people who are trying to better understand themselves in the context of their relationships, identity, and the experiences they’ve had to carry. Many of the people I work with are navigating anxiety, depression, relational trauma, and patterns that feel hard to shift - especially within romantic or family relationships.
With 12 years of clinical experience and 5 years in private practice, I help women—especially Black women—heal from eating disorders, emotional eating, and body image struggles.
You may feel stuck in a constant fight with food, your body, and the pressure to hold everything together. Maybe you eat for comfort, restrict to feel in control, or carry shame about never feeling “enough.” Many of the women I work with—especially Black women—carry the weight of perfectionism, cultural expectations, and beauty standards that were never made for them. You’re tired of self-criticism and just want peace, balance, and to finally feel at home in yourself.
With 12 years of clinical experience and 5 years in private practice, I help women—especially Black women—heal from eating disorders, emotional eating, and body image struggles.
You may feel stuck in a constant fight with food, your body, and the pressure to hold everything together. Maybe you eat for comfort, restrict to feel in control, or carry shame about never feeling “enough.” Many of the women I work with—especially Black women—carry the weight of perfectionism, cultural expectations, and beauty standards that were never made for them. You’re tired of self-criticism and just want peace, balance, and to finally feel at home in yourself.
I work with women who may experience anxiety, depression, disordered eating, sexual trauma, body image concerns, chronic pain, digestive issues, endometriosis, and hormonal imbalances.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck? Perhaps your brain feels like is on a constant loop? Are past traumas keeping you disconnected and leading to health issues? Maybe you’re feeling lost, or just tired of people pleasing everyone. If any of this resonates, I’m here to help. With the right tools and a safe, compassionate space, I believe that everyone has the ability to heal themselves and restore balance to their nervous system. Together, we can work toward creating meaningful change.
I work with women who may experience anxiety, depression, disordered eating, sexual trauma, body image concerns, chronic pain, digestive issues, endometriosis, and hormonal imbalances.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck? Perhaps your brain feels like is on a constant loop? Are past traumas keeping you disconnected and leading to health issues? Maybe you’re feeling lost, or just tired of people pleasing everyone. If any of this resonates, I’m here to help. With the right tools and a safe, compassionate space, I believe that everyone has the ability to heal themselves and restore balance to their nervous system. Together, we can work toward creating meaningful change.
I come equipped with training in anxiety, depression, complex trauma, eating disorders, and marriage or family counseling.
Becoming a clinical therapist has been an eye-opening journey of just how common the struggle truly is for everybody. Most people feel incredibly misunderstood or a lack of fulfillment in their everyday lives. No, you’re not “crazy”, you’re a human in a world where mental health has been vastly growing and it’s time we catch everybody up! My skills involve creating a gentle space for clients to freely express themselves and gain direction in their lives. I offer an eclectic approach to therapeutic modalities depending on the independent client's needs.
I come equipped with training in anxiety, depression, complex trauma, eating disorders, and marriage or family counseling.
Becoming a clinical therapist has been an eye-opening journey of just how common the struggle truly is for everybody. Most people feel incredibly misunderstood or a lack of fulfillment in their everyday lives. No, you’re not “crazy”, you’re a human in a world where mental health has been vastly growing and it’s time we catch everybody up! My skills involve creating a gentle space for clients to freely express themselves and gain direction in their lives. I offer an eclectic approach to therapeutic modalities depending on the independent client's needs.
Struggling with food can lead to obesity, bulimia and anorexia.
With an LCSW from Columbia University and training at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Hospital I've had the honor to learn myriad dynamics for recovery from eating concerns. My practice offers a team approach with affiliated nutritionists and psychiatrists. Twentyfive years experience has shaped a relational approach for success.
Struggling with food can lead to obesity, bulimia and anorexia.
With an LCSW from Columbia University and training at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Hospital I've had the honor to learn myriad dynamics for recovery from eating concerns. My practice offers a team approach with affiliated nutritionists and psychiatrists. Twentyfive years experience has shaped a relational approach for success.
PPG also has an Eating Disorders Treatment Program which combines expert guidance, empathy, and individualized care tailored to each client's unique needs in a safe and non-judgmental space.
At PPG, we offer an approach that is warm, interactive, respectful, real, and collaborative. In psychotherapy, we incorporate psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy methods to develop insight and attain tangible goals while our tailored approach to assessment provides you with answers and detailed recommendations to address any issues you are facing.
PPG also has an Eating Disorders Treatment Program which combines expert guidance, empathy, and individualized care tailored to each client's unique needs in a safe and non-judgmental space.
At PPG, we offer an approach that is warm, interactive, respectful, real, and collaborative. In psychotherapy, we incorporate psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy methods to develop insight and attain tangible goals while our tailored approach to assessment provides you with answers and detailed recommendations to address any issues you are facing.
I am passionate about working with individuals struggling with disordered eating, depression and anxiety.
Life's challenges can negatively impact our thoughts about ourselves and the world around us which can lead to unhealthy patterns of thought and behavior. Let's work together to gently observe these patterns and break those unhealthy cycles. I primarily utilize DBT, ART and CBT as treatment approaches while maintaining a Strengths-Based perspective.
I am passionate about working with individuals struggling with disordered eating, depression and anxiety.
Life's challenges can negatively impact our thoughts about ourselves and the world around us which can lead to unhealthy patterns of thought and behavior. Let's work together to gently observe these patterns and break those unhealthy cycles. I primarily utilize DBT, ART and CBT as treatment approaches while maintaining a Strengths-Based perspective.
Specifically, I can best help with issues like the death of a loved one, acute and chronic illness, life transitions, relationship issues, eating disorders and weight management, self-esteem vulnerabilities, social media confrontations, depression, and general life anxieties.
Therapy, to me, is a place for internal growth and development where we learn about ourselves in order to find the most beneficial strategies to cope. I see people as individuals with unique stories and souls—and I believe in treating them as such.
Specifically, I can best help with issues like the death of a loved one, acute and chronic illness, life transitions, relationship issues, eating disorders and weight management, self-esteem vulnerabilities, social media confrontations, depression, and general life anxieties.
Therapy, to me, is a place for internal growth and development where we learn about ourselves in order to find the most beneficial strategies to cope. I see people as individuals with unique stories and souls—and I believe in treating them as such.
Also, as a clinician at The Renfrew Center of New York, and for over 10 years in private practice, I have made the treatment of eating disorders and body image concerns a specialty and passion.
My approach to therapy is psychoanalytically informed, borrowing tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based approaches. I take time to get to know the person in their present day-to-day life, as well looking carefully at past history, patterns of thought and behavior, and relationship dynamics. My goal is for my clients to develop a deepened relationship to themselves. This work involves us partnering to find language and create structures that facilitate change.
Also, as a clinician at The Renfrew Center of New York, and for over 10 years in private practice, I have made the treatment of eating disorders and body image concerns a specialty and passion.
My approach to therapy is psychoanalytically informed, borrowing tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based approaches. I take time to get to know the person in their present day-to-day life, as well looking carefully at past history, patterns of thought and behavior, and relationship dynamics. My goal is for my clients to develop a deepened relationship to themselves. This work involves us partnering to find language and create structures that facilitate change.
I see children, adolescents & adults navigating life transitions, loss, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, eating disorders, body image concerns, & neurodivergence
I integrate evidence-based approaches such as play therapy, CBT and DBT, along with somatic strategies and tapping (EFT), to support emotional regulation, resilience, and healing. My style is warm, genuine, and relational, with a strong emphasis on building trust and safety. I believe healing happens through authentic connection, curiosity, and care.
I see children, adolescents & adults navigating life transitions, loss, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, eating disorders, body image concerns, & neurodivergence
I integrate evidence-based approaches such as play therapy, CBT and DBT, along with somatic strategies and tapping (EFT), to support emotional regulation, resilience, and healing. My style is warm, genuine, and relational, with a strong emphasis on building trust and safety. I believe healing happens through authentic connection, curiosity, and care.
I specialize in adults and adolescents who struggle with trauma, anxiety, depression, shame, eating disorders, body-image, parenting, marital problems and attachment issues.
I believe that survivors can thrive in the wake of adversity. My approach is collaborative — I believe in your inherent wisdom and I welcome the opportunity to support you on your return to your true nature through creative treatments tailored to your individual needs and goals.
I specialize in adults and adolescents who struggle with trauma, anxiety, depression, shame, eating disorders, body-image, parenting, marital problems and attachment issues.
I believe that survivors can thrive in the wake of adversity. My approach is collaborative — I believe in your inherent wisdom and I welcome the opportunity to support you on your return to your true nature through creative treatments tailored to your individual needs and goals.
My areas of expertise are eating disorders with a focus on compulsive eating and binge eating.
Feeling overwhelmed? Is your day moving too fast and lacking joy and motivation? I invite you to slow down and focus on a self discovery journey in a compassionate creative therapeutic environment. I can also provide you with tools and renewed ideas to reach your goals. I start where you are at and you set the pace, fortified with validation, empathy and understanding. I also invite you to join my new groups designed to help you stop compulsive eating. Ask about my new late night Zoom "STOP Compulsive Eating" sessions and virtual weight loss support groups. They have been highly successful in helping my clients regain control.
My areas of expertise are eating disorders with a focus on compulsive eating and binge eating.
Feeling overwhelmed? Is your day moving too fast and lacking joy and motivation? I invite you to slow down and focus on a self discovery journey in a compassionate creative therapeutic environment. I can also provide you with tools and renewed ideas to reach your goals. I start where you are at and you set the pace, fortified with validation, empathy and understanding. I also invite you to join my new groups designed to help you stop compulsive eating. Ask about my new late night Zoom "STOP Compulsive Eating" sessions and virtual weight loss support groups. They have been highly successful in helping my clients regain control.
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Eating Disorders Therapists
What happens in therapy for eating disorders?
In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviors, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behavior affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.
What therapy types help with eating disorders?
Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counseling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioral disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.
What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?
The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behavior, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.
What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?
Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognize they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.
How long does therapy last for eating disorders?
Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behavior has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.